About CEG

Meet Dr. Graham

Dr. Graham is Owner of Children’s Empowerment Group, LLC which was founded in 2006.  She has over 25 years of experience aiding children, adolescents, adults, and families to lead healthier lives.

Dr. Catherine E. Graham graduated from Clark Atlanta University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She went on to obtain a Master’s degree from Florida A & M University in School Psychology. Dr. Graham has worked as a School Psychologist in several public school systems in the District of Columbia, Florida, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.

Dr. Graham received a Doctor of Psychology degree in Clinical Psychology from American School of Professional Psychology @ Argosy University/Washington, DC Campus.  She completed a pre-doctoral internship at Sarah A. Reed Children’s Center, Residential Treatment Facility in Erie, PA. Dr. Graham was a post-doctoral fellow at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine/Kennedy Krieger Institute in the Behavorial Psychology Department, Child and Family Therapy Clinic.

Dr. Graham is a Licensed Psychologist in the states of Maryland and Georgia and the District of Columbia.  While the practice is located in the state of Maryland through the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) Commission Dr. Graham is authorized to provide psychological services via telepsychology in more than 43 states including Delaware and Virginia.  See https://psypact.org/mpage/psypactmap for all of the locations.  Dr. Graham’s Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) number is 7181 and became effective 5/24/2021.

Meet Ms. Parris

Nancy Parris is a Clinical Social Worker licensed in the District of Columbia and Maryland. She is currently working on her Registered Play Therapy certification.  Ms. Parris uses a strength and systems-based approach looking at the root cause of challenges in families. She believes therapy is a collaborative process that guides clients to increase self-awareness, gain new perspectives, and decrease symptoms.

Ms. Parris has specialized experience in play therapy, attachment, grief and loss, trauma, and anxiety.   A safe and non-judgmental space is created to explore conscious and unconscious feelings using expressive therapy techniques. There is light at the end of the tunnel and Ms. Parris can help your child get there.

Meet Ms. Wilson

Kyra Wilson is a sixth-year Clinical Psychology Ph.D. student at Howard University.  She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Magna Cum Laude, from Clark Atlanta University.  Ms. Wilson is committed to helping children, adolescents, adults, and families build emotional resilience and improve their overall well-being through compassionate, culturally responsive, and evidence-based care.  She is dedicated to providing a warm, affirming, and supportive therapeutic environment where children, adolescents, and adults feel understood, families feel heard, and growth is nurtured.
Ms. Wilson has received extensive training in psychotherapy, psychological assessment, and neuropsychological evaluation across academic medical centers, community mental health settings, and private practice. Her clinical experience includes working with children and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral difficulties, developmental disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, family conflict, and adjustment concerns. She believes that every child has unique strengths and works collaboratively with caregivers to create individualized treatment plans that support healthy development and lasting change.
In addition to her clinical work, Ms. Wilson’s research focuses on the relationship between stress and health, with particular interest in the psychological, biological, and environmental factors that influence well-being.
Outside of the office, Ms. Wilson enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Meet Ms. Boulware

Fran Boulware is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor in Washington, D.C. and Maryland. She received a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland, College Park and Master’s degrees in Community Counseling and Clinical Psychology at Argosy University.  She is currently a Clinical Psychology Ph.D. student at Fielding Graduate University.

Ms. Boulware’s interests are neuropsychology, forensic psychology, assessments, and psychotherapy. Ms. Boulware assisted with clinical research at the Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University, Georgetown University, and the University of Maryland, College Park. Her research experience range from investigating decision-making with individuals diagnosed with learning differences and intellectual disability to teen mothers living below the poverty threshold and caregiving of their infants.

Ms. Boulware has served as a clinical case manager, therapist, and educator in Prince George’s County Public Schools and Prince George’s County Department of Corrections and a therapist in Washington, D.C. Public Charter Schools. She takes a psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach to therapy and integrates evidence-based techniques that enhance the quality of life. She has experience working with adolescents living at home, in residential facilities, and the academic setting and is committed to providing quality care to diverse and underserved populations. She is an advocate for healthy mental wellbeing and takes a comprehensive approach to treatment. Ms. Boulware’s philosophy highlights the individuals’ strengths and provides support as they navigate life circumstances, so they are better equipped to achieve their personal goals.

Meet Ms. Dyson

Nia Dyson is a 5th-year doctoral student in the Counseling Psychology program at Howard University. She started her career at the University of Tampa where she earned her Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology, and minored in Therapeutic Arts. It was there that Ms. Dyson’s interests in working with children, adolescents, and families began to develop. Her clinical training has focused on working with school-aged children and adolescents who come from minoritized populations, including racial, ethnic, and disabled minorities. Ms. Dyson has cultivated a individualistic therapeutic lens in which she chooses to view the whole individual in relation to their experiences and environment, rather than just their diagnosis.

Ms. Dyson grew up in Prince George’s County, MD and hopes to create safe and affirming spaces for minority children across the county and other metropolitan areas.

Outside of the therapy room, Ms. Dyson’s research focuses on social media and its impact on identity and development. She enjoys creative expression, nature, and finding new coffee spots.